Food and Nutrition Supervisor

Greater Bergen Community Action • Paterson, NJ

10d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Greater Bergen Community Action’s Head Start Preschool program is seeking a dedicated, organized, and mission-driven Food and Nutrition Supervisor to lead food and nutrition staff and ensure young children receive healthy, nutritious meals that support their growth, development, and school readiness. The position oversees all kitchen operations at the Paterson Head Start Site, including meal production, inventory management, staff supervision, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate ensures nutritious, appealing meals are prepared efficiently and on time and delivered to multiple Head Start locations while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience.
• Credentials obtained outside the United States must be translated into English by a professional translator.
• Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• ServSafe food handler certification or the ability to pass the certification within three months of hire.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience.
• Multilingual ability, particularly in Spanish, Arabic, or Bengali.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees who plan, prepare, and serve meals to students in a pre-K setting.
• Review and participate in food service operations, including completing orders, ensuring portion control, maintaining production records, upholding sanitation standards, and ensuring recipe compliance and adherence to related procedures.
• Complete and obtain approval for food and paper orders and ensure accurate inventory of food products and related items.
• Assist in reviewing government requirements and provide an overview or training on changes to support understanding of grantee requirements.
• Conduct regular sanitation audits of agency kitchens and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and provide training and professional development for Food and Nutrition team members.
• Assist with and complete catering activities across agency facilities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage (ICHRA model)
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan participation with a match after one year
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED